[Metipranolol in the prevention of intraocular pressure elevation after cataract extraction].

Abstract

Elevated intraocular pressure during the first few days after routine intracapsular cataract extraction with and without alpha-chymotrypsin is a well-known symptom. A prospective, double-blind study was conducted to determine whether Metipranolol would prevent this increase in pressure. In 40 eyes which underwent routine, uncomplicated cataract extraction a drop of either Metipranolol 0,6% or placebo was administered before and during the first days after surgery. Prophylactic Metipranolol 0,6% can substantially reduce the incidence of severe early postoperative ocular hypertension.

• Authors: P Schmitz-Valckenberg
• Journal: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde (Klin Monbl Augenheilkd) Vol. 182 Issue 2 Pg. 150-2 (Feb 1983) ISSN: 0023-2165 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Metipranolol zur Prophylaxe einer Augeninnendrucksteigerung nach Kataraktextraktion.
• PMID: 6133027 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Propanolamines
• Metipranolol

Topics

• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists (therapeutic use)
• Aged
• Cataract Extraction
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Humans
• Intraocular Pressure (drug effects)
• Male
• Metipranolol (therapeutic use)
• Ophthalmic Solutions
• Postoperative Complications (drug therapy)
• Propanolamines (therapeutic use)